All posts tagged "Ireland"
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Features
/ 6 years agoEngland ease past Scotland to go top of table
NEWS EXTRA CHAMPIONS England beat Scotland 53-0 in freezing conditions to go top of the women’s Six Nations table. The match...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoHarrington column: Fabien Galthie and the new-look France set to maximise potential
France have a rich depth of talent to pick from in the Top 14. James Harrington examines JIFF rules and Galthie's...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: England will need much more to beat Ireland
England needed to bore Scotland and kick more than the 47 times they did
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: So many mistakes by Wales, but lessons will be learnt from Ireland loss
Nick Tompkins impressed in his first start, but there were too many errors from Wales in Dublin
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoMighty Genge unleashes his own storm to spur England
By NICK CAIN Rare sight: Elliott Daly tries a break COMETH the grudge match, cometh the Genge. England dug themselves out...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoGreed sees Red Rose wilt in Murrayfield wild winds
BRENDAN GALLAGHER VERDICT Playing rugby on a filthy wet February evening with the wind gusting up to 50mph and swirling around...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoEngland need much more to beat Irish
Done it: George Ford celebrates with Owen Farrell and Jonny May after the match PICTURE: Getty Images IT was so crucial...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoTwo big TMO calls put Pivac and Wales down for count in Dublin
By PETER JACKSON WALES had come from so far behind so often on enemy territory as to suggest that their ideology...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoIt’s all a bit blurry says England hero Genge
By GARY HEATLY Winner: Ellis Genge ENGLAND’S matchwinning prop Ellis Genge remembers little about the try that saved England’s season. Genge,...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoPivac: We must get better – and fast!
WAYNE Pivac told Wales they must improve and quickly if they are to stay in contention for the Six Nations after...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoSo many mistakes, but lessons will be learnt
SHANE WILLIAMS WALES AND LIONS LEGEND Colossus: CJ Stander tries to batter his way through Storm Ciara might not have arrived...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoHernan’s try double keeps Slam defence on course
By SAM JACKSON Deuce: Mark Hernan MARK Hernan crossed twice as Ireland kept their hopes of securing back-toback U20s Grand Slams...
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Nick Cain
/ 6 years agoDoherty’s late dash seals comeback win
By GARY FITZGERALD Clinical: Connor Doherty scores the winning try for England PICTURE: Getty Images ALAN Dickens praised his team’s character...
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Latest News
/ 6 years ago‘Rock star’ Russell must apologise to team-mates
By GARY FITZGERALD Critic: Kenny Logan FINN Russell has been told to take a good look at himself and stop acting...
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Peter Jackson
/ 6 years agoItaly’s arrival opens up a hat-trick revolution
Hat-trick: Josh Adams scores his third try for Wales against Italy PICTURE: Getty Images TRY hat-tricks in the Six Nations are...
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Peter Jackson
/ 6 years agoRussell has real reason to regret
MAYBE one day, before he grows old and grey, Finn Russell will look back with regret at missing yesterday’s Calcutta Cup...
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Sevens World Series
/ 6 years agoFiji finish off England on route to first Sydney title
MEN’S WRAP ENGLAND finished fourth in Sydney after defeat to USA in the bronze final. Fiji, who had beaten England 17-14...
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoComplacency began after All Blacks victory
Struggling: England concede a try to French captain Charles Ollivon PICTURE: Getty Images I just can’t understand why Eddie Jones told...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoHead coach Pivac hands Nick Tompkins first start for Dublin-bound Wales
Tompkins picked at outside centre for clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Sean Lineen led the way for Six Nations invasion
How the trickle of Kiwis into the Six Nations started with Scotland centre Sean Lineen
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English Championship
/ 6 years agoTalent-spotter Paul Turner seeking more gems for WRU
"The Welsh Exiles programme has gone from strength to strength" - how can Wales find more Tompkins and Rowlands?
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoNick Tompkins must start for Wales, says Shane Williams
Nick Tompkins is a must-start for Saturday's trip to Ireland after impressing on debut
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSchmit on call to end Clermont try drought
JAMES HARRINGTON FRENCH COLUMN Expert opinion: Joe Schmidt is spending two weeks as consultant to Clermont PICTURE: Getty Images Those Top...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoTalent-spotter Turner seeking more gems
By STEFFAN THOMAS New recruits: Nick Tompkins, left, and Will Rowlands PAUL Turner hopes the work he has done in identifying...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoThere’s still lots to work on, stresses Wayne
By ALEX BYWATER ALUN Wyn Jones and Wayne Pivac told Wales the real challenge is around the corner after this opening...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoTompkins has proved himself – he must start against the Irish
SHANE WILLIAMS VERDICT When Wayne Pivac woke up yesterdaymornin g he would have wanted a victory. He would have wished for...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoHogg drops a clanger as Sexton wins battle of the new captains
By NICK CAIN Leading from front: Johnny Sexton scores Ireland’s first try PICTURES: Getty Images Power: CJ Stander of Ireland hands-off...
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Six Nations
/ 6 years agoI’m gutted and so sorry says Stuart
SCOTLANDcaptain Stuart Hogg says he’s “gutted” about the mistake which cost his side a try against Ireland and apologised to his...
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Miscellaneous
/ 6 years agoTompkins thanks his gran after Test dream
By JAMES CANDY Hat-trick: Josh Adams FORMER England Saxon Nick Tompkins dedicated his dream debut try to the grandmother who made...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSix Nations will keep its slot says the boss
BENJAMIN Morel, the Six Nations chief executive, has insisted the tournament will keep its slot and that the autumn window is...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoLineen led the way for Six Nations invasion
PETER JACKSON THE MAN TRULY IN THE KNOW Trail-blazer: Sean Lineen playing for Scotland in 1990 The entire cast for the...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoSpecifically our Terry was simply one of the very best
TERRY Cooper was an old-fashioned reporter with an innate love of the game he wrote about. As Rugby correspondent of the...
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Sevens World Series
/ 6 years agoFace-off with Canada for place in the semi-finals
DAY ONE WRAP ENGLAND men won both their games on day one of the Sydney Sevens to sit top of Pool...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoMiddleton: It’s great to have Harriet Millar-Mills back in camp
It's been a long time coming for the Wasps back row to be back in an England shirt for the Red...
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Brendan Gallagher
/ 6 years agoRugby Matters: Can lieutenant Andy Farrell cut it as head honcho?
Brendan Gallagher on why Andy Farrell should be wary of the trap of being labelled a No.2
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoAndy Farrell names Ireland squad for Six Nations opener
No John Cooney in the Ireland starting line-up to face Scotland
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Features
/ 6 years agoCan lieutenant Andy cut it as the head honcho?
His Master’s Voice: Andy Farrell chats to new captain Johnny Sexton PICTURE: Getty Images You will hear much talk over the...
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Features
/ 6 years agoJones brings the Russian Bear back to basics in bid to claim their first title
By JON NEWCOMBE RUSSIA head coach Lyn Jones says his team will adopt a win-atall costs mentality as they look to...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoGaudie double as Greens rise
By ANDREW SMITH TWO tries from Sam Gaudie helped Wharfedale secure the points in an all-Yorkshire clash at Dore Moor. The...
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Club Rugby
/ 6 years agoRenegade Russell on parade to help Racing
Back in Paris: Finn Russell helped Racing to a 27-0 cakewalk against Castres Second versus third. Fourth versus sixth. Ninth versus...
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The Rugby Paper
/ 6 years agoHow can Eddie ignore the claim of Dombrandt?
WHEN commentators lavish praise upon a young player, talk him up as an England prospect and even worse give him the...
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Premiership
/ 6 years agoMurphy calls for more bravery
GEORDAN Murphy bemoaned a slow Leicester start as his team were pipped at the post by Tom Homer’s second try, after...
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International Rugby
/ 6 years agoFinn Russell sent home from Scotland camp
Scotland discipline star fly-half as the start of the Six Nations draws closer
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoJackson column: Mystery of James Hook and the Wales No.10 shirt
Peter Jackson ponders why James Hook was rarely considered to play at outside half for Wales under Warren Gatland
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoWilliams column: Wayne Pivac has shocked a few and I am glad
Shane Williams praises the shrewd picks of Nick Tompkins and Will Rowlands in the Wales squad for the Six Nations
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Columnists
/ 6 years agoGuscott column: Simon Amor can get England to be more instinctive
From Wisemantel to Amor, England's fast-paced attack play can become more expressive
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoHogg will lead Scots
STUARTHogg will captain Scotland in the Six Nations replacing Stuart McInally, who led the side during last year’s unsuccessful World Cup...
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Latest News
/ 6 years agoSexton is new captain of Ireland
JOHNNY Sexton will succeed Rory Best as Ireland captain. The Leinster fly-half, 34, is a doubt for the start of the...
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National League 2N
/ 6 years agoFive-star Students brush off exam woe
By RYAN STEVENS Loughborough 36pts Sheffield T……..24pts IT’S exam season for the Loughborough Students team but they at least passed one...
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Features
/ 6 years agoYOUNG GUNS
NEWCASTLE BACK ROW ROB FARRAR Rob Farrar might have forged a career in Rugby League or cricket had fate not taken...
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